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First Responders on hand, Gov. Parson signs Senate Bill 24

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Many state leaders, including Governor Parson, filled Fire State #13 Thursday afternoon.

“This comes from the folks on the front lines,” State Senator Lincoln Hough (R) said.

Senate Bill 24 expands mental health resources for First Responders.

“It’s very important for me as a governor, as a private citizen of a former emergency personnel, to do everything I can to help overlook the mental health issue that we’ve neglected for a long time in this state,” Governor Parson said.

While many say the bill was overdue, there was excitement among those affected.

The full article is available at ozarksfirst.com.

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